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Wisconsin Today

“Wisconsin Today” explores the people, places and ideas shaping life in Wisconsin. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for news and in-depth conversations that you can’t find anywhere else.

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Federal hemp ban, Rural hospitals, ‘Wrecked Fitz’ book

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/14

First, we get a reaction from a farmer about a new federal ban on hemp products. Then, we hear about the state of rural hospitals in Wisconsin with federal health […]

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Legacy of the shutdown, Lessons from incarceration,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/13

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on the consequences of the federal government shutdown. Then, a formerly incarcerated author talks about his memoir on how he turned his life around. […]

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Effects of the SNAP pause, Drugged driving, Glacier...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/12

First, we learn how the conflict over federal food aid is affecting recipients and grocery stores. Then, two researchers and a local law enforcement official talk about the rise in […]

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Veteran bills, Reckless driving, Community fridges

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/11

First, we hear from two Wisconsin lawmakers about bills they are proposing to support veterans. Then, a look at how local officials in Milwaukee are trying to curb reckless driving. […]

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Government shutdown, Preserving DNA of endangered...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/10

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin weighs in on the government shutdown. Then, we learn how Wisconsin scientists are saving DNA of endangered animals before they’re gone. And we hear […]

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Government shutdown, Wisconsin’s space research, A...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/07

We look at ways that Gov. Tony Evers is responding to the federal shutdown. Then, we talk with a team from Carthage College about how it is developing a way […]

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Government shutdown, The legacy of a 1977 law,...

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2025/11/06

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, we look at the role a 1977 law played in ending redlining […]

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Sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Challenges...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/05

We learn about proposals geared toward preventing sexual misconduct in schools. Then, Latino business leaders explain how trade and immigration policies are affecting business in Wisconsin. And, nonprofit volunteers explain […]

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Lapse in food assistance, Suicide prevention,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/04

We get an update on the delays in food aid caused by the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we look at efforts to curb Wisconsin’s growing suicide rate. […]

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Government shutdown optics, Ancient effigy mounds,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/03

A political scientist explains the long-term implications of the government shutdown. Then, we learn more about the history of ancient effigy mounds in Wisconsin. And, we find out why people […]

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Gray wolf hunting, School choice tax credits,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/31

We learn more about new gray wolf hunting rules in Wisconsin. Then, we hear pro and con arguments for tax credits for donations to school choice scholarships. And, we meet […]

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PFAS in industrial sludge, Speech and language...

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2025/10/30

First we learn how industrial sludge is contributing to PFAS-contamination on farmland. Then, we learn about the connections between screen time and speech development in children. And, we explore the […]

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Expiring SNAP funding, Wisconsin Badgers football...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/29

We learn how Wisconsin agencies are preparing for the end of federal funding for food aid and early childhood programs. Then, we look at the struggles of Wisconsin Badgers football. […]

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Health insurance marketplace, Online sports gambling,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/28

We look at the health insurance marketplace in Wisconsin during open enrollment. Then, we learn about a new bill that would legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin. And, we meet […]

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FEMA denies storm repair funds, Schools reject...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/27

After August’s destructive storms, we hear how elected officials are handling FEMA fund denial. Then Wisconsin college-aged Republicans respond to Charlie Kirk’s death. Also, teachers reject performance-based pay policy. And […]

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New law supports state EMS, Clean energy tax credits,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/24

We learn about a new law that could benefit state EMS workers. Then, we learn about clean energy tax credits in Wisconsin. Then, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of […]

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Teacher misconduct in Wisconsin, New COVID vaccine...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/23

First we hear from a reporter about the investigation into teacher misconduct in the state. Then, we explore research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about the effectiveness of COVID vaccines. […]

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Fluctuating gold prices, New cancer screening...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/22

First we hear how the price of gold, now at an all-time high, is affecting Wisconsin businesses. Also, new cancer screening tools are publicly available. Then, a Wisconsin Life episode […]

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How the government shutdown affects WI job support,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/21

We hear how the government shutdown affects Wisconsin job support services. Then, a response to the rising costs of mobile home parks. Then, we look at how tariffs are affecting […]

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Sexual abuse by educators, Tariff effects on lumber,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/20

First, we learn about ways to keep school children safe from sexual abuse in Wisconsin public schools. Then, two business owners in lumber and cabinetry talk about how tariffs are […]

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